Paul Mccarney

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Entrepreneur, Non-Executive Director, Mentor/Coach and Dad @ Sector Light Group
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Manly, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
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About Paul Mccarney

Paul McCarney is CEO of Sector Light, a firm dedicated to the active coaching and mentoring of technology CEOs and Founders. Paul has first-hand experience with the difficulties inherent in that position, along with solutions to tackle frequently encountered issues. His service isn't solely based on asking questions – it also offers concrete guidance and frameworks.As an investor, advisor, and founder, Paul has more than 30 years in data, technology, and digital business, and has founded and invested in over 40 technology related start-ups. He is a holder of multiple patents relating to systems, data, and identity, consulted for Bain, Deloitte and Accenture, and is a regular industry and private equity advisor, and occasional writer. He was a founding member of the Australian Governments’ National Data Advisory Council, as well as the co-founder of Data Governance Australia Association. Paul recently co-founded the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) Australia, is Non-Executive Director for Discovery Holiday Parks and Australian Doctor Group, and has previously been a NED at Trade Me (TME.AX) and iiNet (IIN.AX), amongst various others. Paul lives in Sydney’s Northern Beaches with his wife Carmel, two adult children, and two dogs. He grew up surfing and playing ball sports (football +45 years). He values connection with good people, the creativity and innovation of thinking, and the freedom associated with real choice. Specialties: Functional Expertise:Coaching and MentoringTechnology / Software DevelopmentCorporate and Competitive StrategyCapital RaisingGrowth and InnovationAdvertising / Digital AdvertisingMarketing Sciences and InteractiveMarketing Optimization Industry Expertise:Media and EntertainmentSoftware, HardwareConsumer Internet (Web 2.0)Communications, MobileFinance and Banking Data and Cyber Security Advertising, Digital AdvertisingTourism and Hospitality Venture Capital

Paul Mccarney's Current Company Details
Sector Light Group

Sector Light Group

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Entrepreneur, Non-Executive Director, Mentor/Coach and Dad
Paul Mccarney Work Experience Details
  • Sector Light Group
    Ceo And Coach
    Sector Light Group Jul 2024 - Present
    Experienced technology founders actively involved in advising current CEO/founders within a structured framework.We invest time into owners.Our goal is to bring;- The knowledge and involvement of a Chairperson- The job and industry understanding of a Mentor - With the empathy and tools of a CoachBeing actively coached by Sector Light is being held accountable by someone who can deeply empathise with your current situation and can provide frameworks and templates for you to consider when working through challenges, creating opportunities or making decisions.
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  • G'Day Group
    Chair - Technology & Digital Sub-Committee
    G'Day Group Apr 2022 - Present
    Adelaide, Sa, Au
    A governance forum where we can deep dive into complicated and nuanced areas of technology and data, allowing us to improve the efficacy of risk management outcomes and provide value to the management team on specific tech-related challenges or opportunities. The purpose of the Sub-Committee is to assist the Board with the following functions, having regard to the law, best practice, risk management, and the highest standards of governance relating to; - cyber security, privacy, data and AI governance, IT and digital project resource management. - Review and recommend to the Board for approval Technology and digital initiatives, budgets, projects, policies, and practices. - Advise and provide robust guidance to management where appropriate.
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  • G'Day Group
    Non Executive Director
    G'Day Group May 2019 - Present
    Adelaide, Sa, Au
    G’day Group is about bringing people, places, and communities closer together. The team operates across our four master brands: Discovery Parks, G’day Parks, El Questro, and WikiCamps. Our G'Day network of holiday and work stay / corporate accommodation parks is the largest in Australia with over 310 sites also operating one of the country's largest Rewards Programs (G'Day Rewards). With a head office in Adelaide, South Australia, we are the owner/operator of over 90 Parks, Australia's largest, comprising over 4,700 cabins/rooms, 6,500 sites, and over 3000 staff.
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  • Cirrus Media Australia
    Non-Executive Director
    Cirrus Media Australia Mar 2013 - Present
    Chatswood, Nsw, Au
    Non-Executive Director Member of the Remuneration CommitteeI was involved in the diligence and purchase of Reed Business Information by Catalyst Private Equity, to then form the new entity Cirrus MediaCirrus is a B2B Marketing Services Business with a leading portfolio of brands connecting business professionals primarily in health, financial services, media, travel, technology, mining, manufacturing and small business. We provide advertising solutions and marketing services across multi-channel platforms i.e.: print, online, mobile, events, content marketing and educational services.We are executing to evolve print media into digital and data-driven media and subscription businesses. We have executed this across all titles and have sold all 20 titles, other than the largest and most dominant Australian Doctor.
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  • Office Of The National Data Commissioner
    National Data Advisory Council Member
    Office Of The National Data Commissioner Mar 2019 - Jan 2024
    Forrest, Australian Capital Territory, Au
    The National Data Advisory Council (NDAC) will advise the National Data Commissioner on ethical data use, community expectations, technical best practice, and industry and international developments. The NDAC will help the National Data Commissioner to find the right balance between streamlining the sharing and release of data and ensuring the protection of privacy and confidentiality. Some of the items we have overseen and advised on are;-- The development, drafting, and establishment of the Data Availability and Transparency Act (April 2022)- The creation of the Office of the Data Commissioner and related governance and messaging strategies.- The technical and legal frameworks to manage the governance of data sharing across the federal government - The development and management of 'Dataplace', a whole of government platform to request Australian Government data- Various technical, legal, and policy issues surrounding data privacy and security
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  • Icmec Australia
    Co-Founder And Executive Chairman
    Icmec Australia Dec 2020 - Mar 2023
    Sydney, New South Wales, Au
    ICMEC (Aust) Has been established to deliver breakthroughs in data and stakeholder collaboration that will better protect vulnerable children. It develops innovative data solutions in collaboration with government authorities, LEA, regulators, and financial and technology industries to decrease the incidence of online child exploitation and sex offending.As Founding CEO, I was involved in;- Developing the business plan, org design, managing stakeholders, raising $25M in a Westpac grant, establishing the entity, board, Treasury function, and related committees.- Develop and operationalize the strategy to establish collaboration, membership and events stream, data product development stream, marketing, operations, HR, and finance functions - Establishment of the Child Protection Fund, a venture capital-style fund to fund technology and initiatives that will advance our cause.- Initiated and scoped an extensive, industry-wide User Centred Design research to assess market needs regarding data products and identify industry overlaps.The year we spent getting this entity 'out of the ground' was one of the most focused and rewarding of my life. I am so proud of what has been built and of the team that takes it forward today. All power to them!
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  • Data Republic
    Chair And Co-Founder
    Data Republic Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
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  • Data Republic
    Ceo And Co-Founder
    Data Republic Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    At Data Republic, we’ve created a Trust Platform for secure data exchange. We believe exchanging data can provide exponential gains to a company's understanding of their customers. However, it is hard and costly for companies to set up the legal agreements and technical platforms that ensures data security and consumer privacy. We’re obsessed with providing data governance and a platform that manages the key risks of exchanging data so companies can focus on getting maximum value from their data.
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  • The Minerva Collective
    Co-Founder And Non Executive Director
    The Minerva Collective Nov 2015 - Oct 2019
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
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  • Trade Me
    Non-Exec Director
    Trade Me Nov 2012 - May 2019
    Wellington, Nz
    Non Executive Director Member of Remuneration CommitteeTrade Me is the place where Kiwis buy and sell online. It is the leading online marketplace and classified advertising platform in New Zealand, spanning auctions and fixed price sales for new and used goods, with automotive, real estate and employment businesses. It also has web businesses specialising in accommodation and dating. Additionally, Trade Me sells advertising across its portfolio of websites. Trade Me’s core premise is to connect people and businesses, and to provide them with the information and tools they need to undertake a transaction, for example to purchase a new computer or to find a new home or a job. For each of its businesses, Trade Me aims to place the consumer at the heart of a transaction and has designed the Trade Me platform in a way which is focused on best meeting the needs of the users in each of its business lines.In May 2019 TradeMe was acquired by a UK private equity firm for $2.6B.
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  • Data Governance Australia
    Co-Founder And Non Executive Director
    Data Governance Australia Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
    Australia’s leading industry association established to assist members to optimise their organisation’s data management, security and capability to gain a competitive edge and engender consumer trust by respecting consumer privacy and dignity.
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  • Iinet
    Non Executive Director
    Iinet Apr 2014 - Sep 2015
    Perth, Western Australia, Au
    Independent Non-Executive Director Innovation and Strategy CommitteeASX listed , iiNet is Australia's second largest DSL Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the leading challenger in the telecommunications market. iiNet employs more than 2500 enthusiastic staff across three countries and supports over 1.8 million broadband, telephony and Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) services nationwide. iiNet's vision is to lead the market with innovative services that harness the potential of the Internet and then differentiate with award winning customer service - iiNet is recognised as a global leader in Customer Service as measured by Net Promoter Score.In September 2015 iiNet was acquired by TPG Telecom for AUD$1.5b
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  • Glasshat
    Co-Founder - Non Executive Chairman
    Glasshat Nov 2012 - Jun 2015
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Glasshat is the world's first SEO Decision Support Engine, telling you exactly which task to focus on next and why.For too long the traditional method of gaining SEO ranking improvements has been left to a mixture of guruism and guesswork. Glasshat turns the oceans of complex, ever-changing data into a simple list of priority actions.GalssHat was sold to Crazy Domains
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  • Notee Consulting
    Advisor, Investor And Consultant
    Notee Consulting Apr 2008 - Apr 2015
    Boutique consultancy helping businesses restructure, focus, raise capital, innovate, increase profits, customer acquisition, expand internationally and improve business operational efficiencyClients have included Accenture, Sensis, Viteknologies, Search Academy, Bain Consulting and QTi. Paul has investments in lead generation (mobile and Online), online marketing and BioTech firms.
  • Mogeneration
    Executive Chairman
    Mogeneration Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
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  • Quotify Technologies Inc
    Co-Founder And Advisor
    Quotify Technologies Inc Jul 2008 - Mar 2011
    Us
    Quotify Technology Inc. is based in San Francisco, and licenses its RFQ (Request For Quote) Lead Generation Platform to Directories and Publishers around the world.On behalf of of QTi, Paul has driven business and technology development, advising numerous global Yellow Pages on their entry into online performance marketing.Paul is the author and originator of 2 QTi Pending Patents in the areas of Lead Matching algorithms and Lead Quality scoring.Quotify Technologies Inc was sold to Telstra in November 2013
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  • Life Events Media
    Co-Founder And Executive Director
    Life Events Media Feb 2006 - Jan 2011
    Life Events Media P/L was the holding company for Quotify, a consumer information and referral network of 40 vertical sites (quotify.com.au, find-a-painter.com.au, etc). Paul researched the O/S markets, Angel funded, raised Series A VC, built the team and directed the development of the Life Event Platform, a system to manage lead generation and optimize yield. In 2008 Paul sold the Quotify SaaS Life Event Platform to Quotify Technology Inc. (US), funding and growing this business into the global Yellow Pages and Publisher industries.Life Events Media was sold to Sensis in January 2011
  • 24/7 Search
    Vp Strategy
    24/7 Search Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
    Following the 24/7 acquisition of Decide Interactive by 247 Real Media, Paul managed the process of expanding the Search technology (DecideDNA), systems and processes to all the company's 12 countries, including the development a new JV with Dentsu in Japan.
  • Decide Interactive
    Co-Founder, Chairman And Strategy Director
    Decide Interactive Nov 1999 - Aug 2004
    As the Co-Founder of Decide Interactive, Paul expanded the business into 4 countries, managed sales and account teams and successfully transitioned the business from Fee for Service revenue to performance-based revenue, building pricing/product/sales mixes for businesses ranging from SMEs to multinationals.He managed teams to optimize SEM and SEO for clients like Walmart, eBay, NAB, Citibank, Citysearch, Yell, NRMA and Flight Center.Paul conceived and managed the development of DecideDNA SEM technology platform, twice voted by Jupiter as the worlds leading SEM technology.Decide Interactive was sold to 247 Real Media in August 2004.

Paul Mccarney Skills

Online Marketing Online Advertising Strategy Sem Seo Entrepreneurship Business Strategy Mobile Devices Lead Generation Marketing Strategy Digital Strategy Start Ups Digital Marketing Saas Strategic Partnerships Digital Media Marketing Venture Capital E Commerce New Business Development Acquisition Integration Competitive Analysis Executive Management Smo Multi Channel Marketing Non Executive Director

Paul Mccarney Education Details

  • Western Sydney University
    Western Sydney University
    Marketing

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